News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Public press releases: U.S. Census Bureau publishes 12 in July

There were 12 press releases published by the U.S. Census Bureau in July.


New notice from Indian Affairs Bureau to be published on Aug. 2

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 2.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Baton Rouge roofing contractor’s failure to heed February warningturns deadly as unprotected worker plunges through skylight in April

News Release: BATON ROUGE, LA - A Baton Rouge roofing contractor - who ignored federal safety inspectors’ February 2022 warnings that not complying with required fall protection standards exposed their workers to serious dangers - now faces the consequences after an investigation into a worker’s deadly fall at a different work site two months later found the incident could have been prevented if protective devices were used.


FNS Awards Grant to Delaware to Provide Mobile Payment Options for WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Release: DOVER, Del., Aug. 1, 2022 USDA's Food and Nutrition Service today announced the award of the first round of Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Benefit Delivery Modernization Grants to the state of Delaware. The grant will help the state improve equitable access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC.


Foote: 'A forced labor import ban is only effective if at least a plurality of the major consumer markets of the world are aligned'

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is an excellent concept with possibly very harmful consequences for U.S. companies, according to an analyst on U.S. Customs subjects.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 38 in July

There were 38 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in July.


What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on Aug. 2

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 2.


On anniversary of ADA, USDOT announces winners of its first-ever inclusive design challenge

On July 26, during an event held in recognition of the ADA’s 32nd anniversary, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will announce the winners of its $5 million Inclusive Design Challenge


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - The final day for Oklahoma residents to visit the joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Tulsa County is Monday, Aug. 1. The DRC was opened to help survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8.


News Release: Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150.


Discounting safety: Dollar Tree’s history of ignoring workplace safety,, hazards continues with $1.2M in penalties at two Family Dollar stores in Ohio

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH - One of the nation’s largest discount retailers continues to expose employees to the risk of injuries by flagrantly ignoring workplace safety regulations, this time with hazardous conditions found at two Ohio locations, in Maple Heights and Columbus.



There were 1,452 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys in July.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Proposed Filing of Plats of Survey; Montana discussed on July 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor proposes $480K in additional fines to Ohio vehicle, parts manufacturer for continuing to expose workers to multiple hazards

News Release: WAPAKONETA, OH - Federal safety investigators found workers at General Aluminum Mfg. Co.’s Wapakoneta site exposed to machine hazards, just 36 days after they found similar violations at the aluminum vehicle parts manufacturer’s facility in Conneaut.



The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.